1 The meniscus is a rubbery C-shaped disc that cushions your knee and acts as a shock-absorber. 2  It also helps spread weight evenly so your bones donât rub together. 3  Tears to the meniscus are often caused by sudden twisting or other things you might do while playing sports.
Ayatollah Khomeini died in 1989 just months after firing his heir apparent, leaving no designated replacement. With the help of Rafsanjani, Khamenei emerged as the default choice to become the new supreme leader.
Report Abuse. LBJ died on January 22, 1973 of a heart attack on his ranch. He died with a phone in his hand. It was his third heart attack as he had severe heart problems due to smoking and years of stress. Source(s): Wikipedia Lyndon B. Johnson http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_Bain... Whitehouse Biography http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presid...